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The cheapest and fastest trains from Macclesfield to Crewe
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macclesfield to Crewe will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Macclesfield for Crewe every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:080h48
Macclesfield06:56Crewe
£161One-way
0 changes
06:080h48
Macclesfield06:56Crewe
£161One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Macclesfield to Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 28 km
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£16 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Macclesfield to Crewe train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:14
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:25 Macclesfield | 1h04 | 23:29 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 06:08 Macclesfield | 0h48 | 06:56 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Macclesfield to Crewe
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Macclesfield to Crewe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 23:25 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Macclesfield to Crewe trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Macclesfield and Crewe from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
41m
Cheapest Price
£16
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
£16
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
£16
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£56
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
£38
Cross Country frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Macclesfield to Crewe train
FAQs: Travel by train from Macclesfield to Crewe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Macclesfield to Crewe.
The train distance from Macclesfield to Crewe is 28 km.
Booking trains from Macclesfield to Crewe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Macclesfield to Crewe covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Macclesfield to Crewe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The first train from Macclesfield to Crewe leaves at 5:45.
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Crewe is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Macclesfield that goes to Crewe is Macclesfield station (MAC), and it arrives at Crewe station (CRE).
Yes, you can take the train from Macclesfield to Crewe.
To get from Macclesfield to Crewe, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The last train from Macclesfield to Crewe departs at 23:25.
Trains from Macclesfield to Crewe run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Macclesfield to Crewe.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Macclesfield to Crewe.
There is no night train service from Macclesfield to Crewe.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Macclesfield and Crewe
Macclesfield
Crewe
The major train station for departures in Macclesfield is Macclesfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Macclesfield for your trip from Macclesfield to Crewe.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
Parking
- Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Macclesfield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
The major train station for arrivals in Crewe is Crewe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Crewe for your journey to Crewe from Macclesfield.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Crewe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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